MAC personal kit list

The following equipment can be provided from the group store:

	rucsac
	waterproof jackets and over-trousers
	all emergency, climbing and safety equipment

You will need to bring:

	sleeping bag
	walking boots (see note 1)
	woollen socks
	walking trousers (see note 2)
	vests and shirts (see note 2)
	underwear
	windproof top
	trainers
	spare casual clothing
	hat
	scarf
	gloves
	torch (with spare bulb and batteries)
	personal first aid kit
	sunglasses and sun cream
	silva-type compass (should be available from your Squadron)
	personal toiletries and towel
	thermos flask (preferably unbreakable)
	water bottle
	mug, plate and bowl
	knife, fork and spoon
	tea towel
	camera, if required (but note that valuables and fragile items are brought at your own risk)

Notes:

Walking boots must be walked-in and well-fitting, with at least one pair of thick woollen socks. The soles should be thick, and should give good grip on rocks and wet ground. They should also provide ankle support on rough ground. Your choice of boots should take account of the time of year; non-waterproof fabric boots or strong trainers may be suitable in a dry summer, but they are not acceptable when cold, wet weather may be encountered. If your boots are considered to be dangerously below the required standard, you may be excluded from some course activities. For climbing, stiff-soled boots or trainers will be suitable.

Weather conditions can fluctuate widely during a mountain walk. Clothing should therefore be layered, to cope with widely fluctuating temperatures and wind conditions. Woollen or synthetic "thermal" materials are preferable to cotton, which provides no warmth when wet. Trousers should allow freedom of movement when walking, scrambling or climbing. Jeans will not be permitted for any outdoor activity, as they offer no protection against cold when wet

Wing Adventure Training Technical Officer: Flt Lt John Smith RAFVR(T) Web site by: Flt Lt Geoff Bowles RAFVR(T) Last updated 15 April 2001